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The image shows two men from the shoulders upward. The man on the left is shown in profile with a thick mustache and straight, dark hair. His eyes are closed, and he has a prominent nose and furrowed brows. The man on the right faces slightly more towards the viewer, showcasing a full beard and mustache, with his eyes open. Both men wear simple clothing. In the background, there is another smaller person with arms slightly extended. The background features sketchy lines and shading, adding depth and texture to the scene.
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Two Peasant Heads

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1920

Medium
etching and drypoint
Classification
Print
Dimensions
image: 32 x 25.5 cm (12 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.) ; sheet: 41.5 x 31 cm (16 5/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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